The Fire Hunter
TV-14 2023 · 1 season · 20 eps · ★ 6.1 · Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
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Outside the magical barriers lies a world overrun by fiery beasts known as Flame Demons, and the only ones who can protect humanity are the Fire Hunters. In the dark woods where the beasts roam is where Touko, a young villager, is rescued from attack by one of these skilled trackers, Koushi. But their meeting was no accident, and a new destiny begins.
Directed by Junji Nishimura · Written by Mamoru Oshii
Network: WOWOW Prime
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Misaki Kuno Touko (voice) -
Shoya Ishige Koushi (voice) -
Maaya Sakamoto Akira (voice) -
Yoshimasa Hosoya Roroku (voice) -
Sachi Kokuryu Kun (voice) -
Saori Hayami Kira (voice) -
Megumi Yamaguchi Hinako (voice) -
Yoshiko Sakakibara Narrator (voice) -
Akira Ishida Hibari (voice) -
Ryunosuke Watanuki Driver (voice) -
Kenta Miyake Yuoshichi (voice) -
Makoto Koichi Kaho (voice)
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